Anderson 05 School District

400 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Anderson 05 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,560 students in Anderson 05 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Anderson 05 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
12,560 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
865 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Anderson 05 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#21 out of 81 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Anderson 05  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anderson 05  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anderson 05  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Anderson 05  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Anderson 05  School District and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
182 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,328 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
13%
# Black Students
4,098 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
33%
31%
# White Students
5,958 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
47%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
986 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
463
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
879
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
889
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
888
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
897
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
987
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
985
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
920
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
919
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
982
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,140
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,005
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
912
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
694
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,539 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,916 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$183 MM
$12,084 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Anderson 05  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$162 MM
$11,764 MM
This chart displays total spending of Anderson 05  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,539
$15,297
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Anderson 05  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,916
$14,891
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Anderson 05  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Anderson 05 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T. L. Hanna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,910 students
Rank: #22.
North Pointe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3325 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Southwood Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2701 Calrossie Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #55.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1221 Harriett Circle
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #66.
Anderson Five Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #77.
Westside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
806 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,769 students
Rank: #88.
Mccants Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2123 Marchbanks Avenue
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Mclees Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 716-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #1010.
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1520 East Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1111.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1529 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1212.
Glenview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2575 Old Williamston Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #1313.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
702 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #1414.
New Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
126 New Prospect Church Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5195
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1515.
Nevitt Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Bolt Drive
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5190
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1616.
Robert Anderson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Grades: 6-8
| 1,131 students
Rank: #1717.
Varennes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Highway 29 South
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5215
Grades: 3-5
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homeland Park Primary
Magnet School
3519 Wilmont Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5125
Grades: PK-2
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Market School Of Early Education
Magnet School
1909 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5200
Grades: PK
| 144 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anderson 05 School District?
Anderson 05 School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,560 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 05hool District?
Anderson 05hool District is ranked #20 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 05hool District?
47% of Anderson 05hool District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 05hool District?
Anderson 05hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Anderson 05hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,916 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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